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When it comes to applying for a new job, your CV could be just the ticket to get you that initial foot in the door and secure an interview – but how do you ensure your CV is added to the interview pile rather than thrown straight in the
bin?

Putting together a successful CV is easy once you know how. It’s a case of taking all your skills and experience and tailoring them to the job you’re applying for. But what if you don’t meet the right criteria? Well, I’ve put together the following tips to help you get started in creating a successful CV and securing your first (or next) arts job.

Get the basics right

There is no right or wrong way to write a CV but there are some common sections you should cover. These include: personal and contact information; education and qualifications; work history and/or experience; relevant skills to the job in question; own interests, achievements or hobbies; and some references.

Presentation is key

A successful CV is always carefully and clearly presented, and printed on clean, crisp white paper. The layout should always be clean and well structured and CVs should never be crumpled or folded, so use an A4 envelope to post your applications.

Always remember the CV hotspot – the upper middle area of the first page is where the recruiter’s eye will naturally fall, so make sure you include your most important information there.

Stick to no more than two pages of A4

A good CV is clear, concise and makes every point necessary without waffling. You don’t need pages and pages of paper – you just keep things short and sweet. A CV is a reassurance to a potential employer, it’s a chance to tick the right boxes. And if everything is satisfied, there’s a better chance of a job interview. Also, employers receive dozens of CVs all the time so it’s unlikely they’ll read each one cover to cover. Most will make a judgment about a CV within sections, so stick to a maximum of two pages of A4 paper.

Understand the job description

The clues are in the job application, so read the details from start to finish. Take notes and create bullet points, highlighting everything you can satisfy and all the bits you can’t. With the areas where you’re lacking, fill in the blanks by adapting the skills you do have. For example, if the job in question requires someone with sales experience, there’s nothing stopping you from using any retail work you’ve undertaken – even if it was something to help pay the bills through university. It will demonstrate the skills you do have and show how they’re transferable.

Tailor the CV to the role

When you’ve established what the job entails and how you can match each requirement, create a CV specifically for that role. Remember, there is no such thing as a generic CV. Every CV you send to a potential employee should be tailored to that role so don’t be lazy and hope that a general CV will work because it won’t.

Create a unique CV for every job you apply for. You don’t have to re-write the whole thing, just adapt the details so they’re relevant.

Making the most of skills

Under the skills section of your CV don’t forget to mention key skills that can help you to stand out from the crowd. These could include: communication skills; computer skills; team working; problem solving or even speaking a foreign language. Skills can come out of the most unlikely places, so really think about what you’ve done to grow your own skills, even if you take examples from being in a local sports team or joining a voluntary group – it’s all relevant.

Making the most of interests

Under interests, highlight the things that show off skills you’ve gained and employers look for. Describe any examples of positions of responsibility, working in a team or anything that shows you can use your own initiative. For example, if you ran your university’s newspaper or if you started a weekend league football team that became a success.

Include anything that shows how diverse, interested and skilled you are. Don’t include passive interests like watching TV, solitary hobbies that can be perceived as you lacking in people skills. Make yourself sound really interesting.

Making the most of experience

Use assertive and positive language under the work history and experience sections, such as “developed”, “organised” or “achieved”. Try to relate the skills you have learned to the job role you’re applying for. For example: “The work experience involved working in a team,” or “This position involved planning, organisation and leadership as I was responsible for a team of people”.

Really get to grips with the valuable skills and experience you have gained from past work positions, even if it was just working in a restaurant – every little helps.

Including references

References should be from someone who has employed you in the past and can vouch for your skills and experience. If you’ve never worked before you’re OK to use a teacher or tutor as a referee. Try to include two if you can.

Keep your CV updated

It’s crucial to review your CV on a regular basis and add any new skills or experience that’s missing. For example, if you’ve just done some volunteering or worked on a new project, make sure they’re on there – potential employers are always impressed with candidates who go the extra mile to boost their own skills and experience.

Assessment: Fill in the application form and terms, make quotations and decide on payment terms with the client

Assess credit applicants

Receive systems and other products for the branch from Logistics

Carry out installations following proper Solar Now procedures

Provide support to the Service team in preventing and solving cases.

Minimum Job Requirements

Degree in marketing OR electrical engineering OR equivalent

Technical (solar) experience is an advantage (technical diploma holders are encouraged to apply)

Growth opportunities to Branch Team Leader positions possible for high performers

Suitable candidates must speak the native language in the specified region

Be ready to live and work in the region

Special skills

A fit with SN values

Attention to detail

Good communication & reporting skills

Able to work with minimum supervision

Team player

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send theirapplications to the Human Resource Manager, SolarNow Uganda Services via e-mail to recruitmentug@solarnow.eu, including their updated CVs (no other documents).

Assessment: Fill in the application form and terms, make quotations and decide on payment terms with the client

Assess credit applicants

Receive systems and other products for the branch from Logistics

Carry out installations following proper Solar Now procedures

Provide support to the Service team in preventing and solving cases.

Minimum Job Requirements

Degree in marketing OR electrical engineering OR equivalent

Technical (solar) experience is an advantage (technical diploma holders are encouraged to apply)

Growth opportunities to Branch Team Leader positions possible for high performers

Suitable candidates must speak the native language in the specified region

Be ready to live and work in the region

Special skills

A fit with SN values

Attention to detail

Good communication & reporting skills

Able to work with minimum supervision

Team player

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send theirapplications to the Human Resource Manager, SolarNow Uganda Services via e-mail to recruitmentug@solarnow.eu, including their updated CVs (no other documents).

Assessment: Fill in the application form and terms, make quotations and decide on payment terms with the client

Assess credit applicants

Receive systems and other products for the branch from Logistics

Carry out installations following proper Solar Now procedures

Provide support to the Service team in preventing and solving cases.

Minimum Job Requirements

Degree in marketing OR electrical engineering OR equivalent

Technical (solar) experience is an advantage (technical diploma holders are encouraged to apply)

Growth opportunities to Branch Team Leader positions possible for high performers

Suitable candidates must speak the native language in the specified region

Be ready to live and work in the region

Special skills

A fit with SN values

Attention to detail

Good communication & reporting skills

Able to work with minimum supervision

Team player

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send theirapplications to the Human Resource Manager, SolarNow Uganda Services via e-mail to recruitmentug@solarnow.eu, including their updated CVs (no other documents).

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semi-autonomous body established by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics Act, 1998, to promote the production of reliable official statistics and ensure the development and maintenance of the National Statistical System (NSS). The mandate of the Bureau is the Production, Coordination and Dissemination of Official Statistics. The Bureau intends to conduct the Annual Agricultural Survey 2016/17.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will locate the sampled Enumeration Areas which are assigned to him/her and completing the Household Listing Form;

Draw a location map displaying the location of the Enumeration Area

Document details about the household heads

Collect a GPS waypoint in the correct format for each household

Responsible for the safety of all survey materials allocated

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidates for the Lister Jobs must at least hold an A- levelcertificate but with a credit in English and Mathematics at O’ level

A minimum of two months’ demonstrated experience working as a fieldworker accumulatively in a household survey with evidence.

Prior use of computers or other digital devices for data collection is an added advantage;

Evidence of maturity, friendliness and willingness to work away from home for periods of approximately 1 month’s fieldwork;

Computer literacy skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent communication skills.

Good leadership and team building skills.

The applicants must be fluent in both Written and Oral Proficiency in at least one of these local languages: Ateso, Luganda, Lugbara, Luo, Ngakarimojong, Runyankole – Rukiga, Runyoro – Rutoro, Lusoga, Lumasaaba;

Age: Between 22 – 40 years

Duration: One month

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply onlineby submitting relevant copies of academic transcripts, certificates and relevant appointment letters. (PDF at least maximum of 1 MB) at the link below.

Click Here(Please carefully read the instructions before you proceed to apply)

Purpose: Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Plan International Uganda started its operations in 1992 and currently has diversified programme portfolio in the Central, Eastern, Northern and West Nile regions.

The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is currently seeking to recruit competent persons to fill above mentioned position:
Reporting to the Programme Unit Finance Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for providing timely and reliable information, maintain accurate records of financial transactions through establishing accounts and posting transactions in the accounting system for the Programme Unit.

Dimensions of Role:
Responsible for capturing financial data into the system

Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:

1. Cash Disbursement
• Reconcile the receipt record with cash receipts and the bank deposit slip
• Processes invoices in SAP
• Prepares payments on the business on-line system
• Prepares cheques to accompany the corresponding payment – Vouchers
• Stamps payment vouchers and all supporting documents as ’paid’ as per the operation manual.
• Enter all transactions into the SAP as per Plan International’s procedures
• Execute mobile money payments

4. CPP Responsibilities
• Adhere to the Child Protection Policy (CPP), Code of Conduct and reporting any child protection issues.
• Responsible for the implementation of the CPP standards as they apply to area of responsibility, development of actions to address identified gaps and monitoring their effectiveness

5. Sponsorship Commitments Responsibilities
• Understands the sponsorship commitments and support Plan International Uganda team at all times to work with them and meet the commitment to Sponsored Children and sponsors

Dealing with Problems:
• Having to make payment for a Project Outline and later finding that it is not yet linked to the grant in SAP

Communications and Working Relationships:
• Programme Unit Finance Manager: Working hand in hand towards producing reliable information by maintaining record of financial transaction for the designated Programme Unit
• All Programme Unit staffs: Daily handling of their requests for payment

Knowledge
• Bachelors (Hons) degree in Finance and Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration with accounting major
• Part professional qualification in accountancy e.g. CPA or ACCA,
Skills
• A minimum of 2 years working experience as an Assistant Accountant in a busy and reputable organisation
• Computer literate with ability to work with spreadsheets
• Experience working with an NGO will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of an accounting software package such as SAP, SUN, Tally, Sage desirable

Behaviours
• Interest in addressing children, family and community development issues
• High level of integrity and accuracy
• Committed to meeting deadlines
• Team player

Physical Environment and Demands:
• Typical office environment

Level of Contact with Children:
• Occasional interaction with children

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

CPP Responsibilities
• Ability to adhere to the Child Protection Policy, Code of Conduct and reporting any CPP issues;
• Responsible for the implementation of the CPP standards as they apply to area of responsibility plus the development of actions to address identified gaps and monitoring their effectiveness.

Sponsorship Commitments Responsibilities
Support the Sponsorship Support Manager to ensure that Plan International Uganda staff effectively understand, implement and meet the 10 sponsorship commitments.

Qualified candidates should submit letters of application, together with a CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to the undersigned not later than Monday, 12th September 2016. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 30th November 2016.

NB: Only soft copies of applications will be considered and indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.

As a Child Centred Development organisation, Plan International Uganda strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organisation further has a Child Protection Policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.

Goodman International Ltd is a Pharmaceutical Company based in Kampala – Uganda, dealing in Importation & Distribution of Human and Veterinary Medicines, Agent & Local Technical Representative (LTR) for several manufacturers from Europe and Middle East. Goodman International Ltd established and started its operations in 1995.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: The key responsibilities for thesepositions include but are not limited to:-

Detail, Demonstrate, Promote and Sell the Company’s Brand and Generic Products within Uganda.

Develop, Products Market and Plan strategies to ensure continuous growth of their Sales.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The Veterinary Doctors should at least hold a BSc. in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution

The applicants should at least have two years of related work experience

liaising with customers in a service-oriented manner on behalf of the ofﬁce by providing professional phone services, personally welcoming visitors and maintaining a high standard in the reception area

performing reception and secretariat services on a daily basis

manages daily ofﬁce operations

managing the project ofﬁce facilities

supporting the organisation of events and meetings

Speciﬁc tasks include:
Reception services

Answers and accepts phone calls and messages and/or forwards them

Maintains a call back list of all incoming calls which cannot be taken by the relevant staff member

sorts and distributes incoming correspondence (e-mail, fax, other official documents)

Makes photocopies and scans documents if and when required

Support to Administrative Experts:

Supports the preparation and organisation of events, meetings and activities in close collaboration with the Staff members of the project (invitation letters, reservations, reimbursement of transport allowance and per diem, etc.)

Compiles and organises information materials

Labels ﬁles according to GIZ ﬁling system

Fills lists and tables according to the speciﬁc instructions of the administrative expert

Assists in preparing inventory lists

Maintains record of service requests

Prepares invoices/ receipts ready for stamping and have them signed by the responsible people

Assists in the preparations for internal control

Updates trainings, consultancy lists and databases as advised by the technical staff

Prepares advance and refund calculations for work related trips ‘

Updates business cards to the contact list

Regularly updates the fuel consumption of all project vehicles

Checks the logbooks of all project vehicles

Maintains the project ofﬁce stock

Assures facility management of the project ofﬁce and initiates in accordance with management repairs, maintenance, etc.

Prepares financial documents (vouchers, receipts, etc.) to be delivered to the ﬁnance manager

Other duties/additional tasks:
The receptionist

Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

Undertakes further job training related to his/her position and duties, if required. Special training programs shall be identiﬁed and selected jointly with the Team leader

Assists in and/or carries out other project activities and other tasks as assigned, e.g. focal point for HIV, gender, security, etc., if required

A. Required qualiﬁcations, competences and experience
Qualiﬁcations:

Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Administration or any related ﬁeld. Professional experience:

Goodman International Ltd is a Pharmaceutical Company based in Kampala – Uganda, dealing in Importation & Distribution of Human and Veterinary Medicines, Agent & Local Technical Representative (LTR) for several manufacturers from Europe and Middle East. Goodman International Ltd established and started its operations in 1995.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicants for the Tele-Sales Assistant (Accounts Receivables) must hold academic Qualifications –University Degree in a BBA/BCOM or equivalent.

Possession of professional qualifications i.e. CPA/ACCA knowledge is an added advantage.

Excellent communication and customer care skills.

Working knowledge of Tally accounting package is mandatory.

The applicant should have knowledge of raising invoices using Tally, ERP9.